Avoid These Mistakes After an Accident
3 Things You Should Never Do
No. 2: Refusing medical treatment. Even if you feel fine immediately after an accident, a medical professional should still evaluate you. Sometimes, internal or more severe injuries are not always apparent to our naked eyes, and only a professional can truly say if you’re unharmed. So, if an ambulance shows up at the scene of your accident and offers to evaluate you, it’s a good idea to let them do so. Also, the courts may find it harder to believe your injury case without a medical examination. This evidence will always help support a claim for damages from a crash. No. 3: Failing to collect evidence at the crash site. The best time to collect evidence from an automobile crash scene is immediately after it happens. Failing to collect evidence is always a mistake because the scene of an accident immediately begins to change as authorities remove cars and witnesses leave.
Unfortunately, even the most focused motorists are at the mercy of distracted drivers. That’s why it’s always wise to understand common mistakes to avoid after an accident, so even if you can’t control other drivers, you can always control how you react in the aftermath of a car crash. And the reason it’s so crucial to avoid making mistakes after a wreck is that failure to follow specific steps can jeopardize your legal options.
So, what missteps should you avoid if you’re involved in an accident with a distracted driver?
No. 1: Not calling the police. The most common mistake people make after an accident, distracted driving or not, is not calling the police. Sometimes, the other person in the crash might beg you not to. Maybe they claimed they only looked away from the road for a second, or perhaps their mother called them while driving. There is no good reason to avoid calling the police after an accident because you can use the report you gave to authorities as evidence to bolster your case. Texas-Size LAUGHS
After an accident, the best thing to do is take pictures of all affected vehicles and the contact information for any witnesses.
If you’ve been in an accident involving a distracted driver, guidance from a skilled attorney can help you avoid making any of these crucial mistakes. Call us at 817-775- 5364, so our experienced attorneys can help you get compensation for damages due to someone else’s distraction.
ONE-PAN CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS WITH EGG NOODLES
INGREDIENTS
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3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, halved
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8 oz button mushrooms, trimmed 8 oz shallots, peeled and halved
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3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 8 oz egg noodles
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Salt and ground pepper 3 tbsp butter, divided
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pan over medium heat, cook bacon until browned, 7–9 minutes. Remove from heat, discard fat, and set aside. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Return pan to medium-high heat and melt 2 tbsp butter. Add chicken, skin-side down. Cook, turning a few times, for 10–12 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate. 2. Place remaining 1 tbsp butter in pan to melt. Add mushrooms and shallots; cook 8–10 minutes. Add broth and cream; bring to a boil. Stir in noodles. 3. Add chicken (skin-side up), cover pan, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring once halfway through. Cook about 10–12 minutes. 4. Uncover and simmer until thickened. Stir in dill and top with bacon. Serve and enjoy!
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